01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-06-12 | 10 | 2026-06-12 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-06-26 | 11 | 2025-06-26 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-07-03 | 8 | 2024-07-03 | 11 |
CMS CCN 3960752026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Avalon Care Center
3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd · New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County
Certified beds84CMS provider file
Recent citation rows54current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
54 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-12 · FIREE0036Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · FIREE0039Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · HEALTHF0725Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · HEALTHF0848Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-06-12 · FIREK0100Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · FIREK0353Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · FIREK0374Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-06-12 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-162026-05-08 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08 · complaint2026-04-15 · HEALTHF0925Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-26 · complaint2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-16 · complaint2025-06-26 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-07 · complaint2025-06-26 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-072025-06-26 · HEALTHF0725Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-072025-06-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-072025-06-26 · HEALTHF0868Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-072025-06-26 · HEALTHF0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-0703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Fine | $11,737 | 0 |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $8,151 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- AVA HOLDCO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 05/01/2024
- KJA UPMC4 LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2024
- GRINSPAN, ARYEHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2024
- KORN, ELIIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2024
- WIELGUS, GEDALIAHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2024
- COLEMAN, SILVIAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2024
- MAGDA, JERZYIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2024
- LEHMAN, EPIPHANYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2024
- GRINSPAN, ARYEHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2024
- WIELGUS, GEDALIAHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2024
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.28per resident day
RN hours0.59per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.05per resident day
Staff turnover55.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the New Castle ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center118 beds · CMS overall 1/541 citation rowsHaven Convalescent Home, Inc91 beds · CMS overall 5/58 citation rowsJameson Nursing And Rehab Center78 beds · CMS overall 5/59 citation rowsKadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At New Castle62 beds · CMS overall 4/538 citation rowsQuality Life Services - New Castle204 beds · CMS overall 3/543 citation rows